Katie Breitenstein and Eric Vega starred in the production Thursday of “Columbus and the Tesla Box” at Bishop Ward High School. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
On Thursday, the Bishop Ward drama department presented the debut performance of “Columbus and the Tesla Box,” written by Kansas City playwright Lezlie Revelle-Zucker.
The play combines elements of science fiction, murder mystery and romantic comedy, and stars Katie Breitenstein and Eric Vega, a couple unexpectedly thrown together by a scientific mishap at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
The author attended the opening night performance and was warmly applauded by the crowd after the show.
“Columbus and the Tesla Box” continues Friday and Saturday evening at Bishop Ward High School, 708 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Performances start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Seniors and the clergy attend free.
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Diane Turrel and Adam Wilson co-starred in the play. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Regina Sanchez and Ale Jimenez performed as the Rivera Sisters. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Diane Turrel posed with playwright Lezlie Revelle-Zucker following the performance. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade Saturday evening wore beautiful, brightly colored costumes characteristic of the holiday. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Central Avenue Betterment Association sponsored its first Central Avenue Day of the Dead Parade on Saturday evening.
The parade route ran from 6th Street and Central Avenue west to 16th Street. Approximately 20 vehicles took part in the parade.
Crowds of booths and families lined both sides of Central Avenue near the end of the route, and singers performed on stages.
Parade participants as well as many spectators celebrated the Mexican heritage of the Day of the Dead with the colorful and haunting pageantry characteristic of the day.
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Giselle’s KC Bridal provided a haunting bride and wedding party. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Costume company Have Guns Will Rent entered a float in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Models from the FAME Modeling Academy marched in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)La Mega Spanish radio station sponsored several of the floats. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)This scary duo rode in the Edwards Deli car. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Members of the Unified Government’s SOAR Initiative marched in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Senior defensive back Robert Suttington (22) pursued Mill Valley junior receiver Logan Talley (5). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Schlagle Stallions were knocked out of the 5A playoffs Friday night in a 57 – 12 loss to Mill Valley. The Jaguars dominated with their running game and special teams play to take down the previously undefeated Stallions.
Running back Cam Young led the scoring for the Jaguars with four rushing touchdowns.
Mill Valley quarterback Brody Flaming tossed touchdown passes to Evan Rice and Trevor Wieschhaus. Rice also scored on a kickoff return. Isaac Ammann tacked on a touchdown run in the third quarter for the Jaguars.
Schlagle kept the game close early. Gavin Williams scampered 50 yards in the first quarter to set up a short Ivan Webb touchdown run that pulled Schlagle with a point at 7 – 6.
Mill Valley took over the game after that, scoring on the ensuing kickoff return. The Jaguars then forced a Schlagle punt and tackled punter David Chacon in the end zone to earn a safety.
Accurate short passing from Brody Flaming (250 passing yards) and forceful runs from Cam Young (139 rushing yards) enabled Mill Valley to maintain control throughout the second quarter, taking a 44 – 6 lead by halftime.
Schlagle got some breathing space in the second half as Mill Valley brought on substitutes. Quarterback Brayden Soza completed a long touchdown pass to Shamar Bush in the third quarter to make the score 57 – 12.
The game was marred by multiple unsportsmanlike conduct penalties late in the third quarter, as Schlagle’s frustration with the game boiled over toward the officials. Two Schlagle players were eventually ejected.
Schlagle finishes the year with a 9 – 1 record and the Kansas City – Atchison League championship.
Mill Valley will move on to face St. James Academy of Lenexa in the 5A tournament quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 10.
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Senior receiver Gavin Williams (1) ran for a 50-yard gain in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Ivan Webb ran the ball in for a touchdown in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Senior cornerback Larmon Witt (11) blocked a Mill Valley defender to the ground as senior running back Ivan Webb (2) ran around the right end. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Mill Valley junior running back Cam Young (1) punched the ball across the goal line in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Senior lineman Tylen Wallace (55) kept the pocket clear for senior quarterback Brayden Soza (7). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Tylen Wallace scooped up a fumble after stripping the ball from the Mill Valley runner. The turnover was waved off when officials ruled that the runner’s forward progress had stopped. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Sophomore wide receiver Shamar Bush (14) secured a pass before running it into the end zone in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Ivan Webb was upended on a tackle in front of the Mill Valley sideline. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Junior linebacker Manowa Ngenzirabona (21) caught Mill Valley senior quarterback Brody Flaming (9) in the backfield for a sack. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Head coach Dwayne Williams encouraged the team after the game, reminding of their successes throughout the season. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Senior tight end Steve Sanchez (12) gathered with his team on the field immediately after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
